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RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
I get the appeal of motion lights, but honestly, the raccoons around here seem to treat them like a stage - just pause, pose, and keep going. I’ve had more luck with ultrasonic repellents. Not as visible as hardware clot...
RE: Making fountains and ponds fun for everyone
Making Fountains And Ponds Fun For Everyone I totally get where you’re coming from with the frustration over grids and the maintenance headaches. When we moved in and started messing with our backyard pond, I went down ...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with reclaimed wood than new lumber sometimes. The “straight” boards from th...
RE: Building greener: simple swaps that make a difference
I totally get what you mean about the “fresh air feel.” We just finished building our place last year, and honestly, I got a little obsessed with the idea of making everything as efficient as possible. But once we moved ...
RE: What if all signs were designed for everyone to read?
Totally get this. When we built our place, I pushed for a super simple, bold house number - nothing fancy. It’s not as “Instagrammable,” but at least nobody’s circling the block trying to figure out where we live. I thin...